Life on Earth: Microbes in Extreme Environments | Life on Earth

Close-up of a heat-loving microbe thriving in a steaming volcanic spring.

Close-up of a heat-loving microbe thriving in a steaming volcanic spring.

Microbes

Life’s tiniest pioneers in the harshest places on Earth

Microscopic view of slow-replicating microbes embedded in ancient deep-sea sediments.

Microscopic view of slow-replicating microbes embedded in ancient deep-sea sediments.

Colorful biofilm of extremophiles clinging to rocks in a frozen Arctic environment.

Colorful biofilm of extremophiles clinging to rocks in a frozen Arctic environment.

Projects

Exploring microbes thriving in Earth's extremes.

Close-up of a microbial mat in a hot spring with vibrant colors.

Close-up of a microbial mat in a hot spring with vibrant colors.

Deep Time

Studying microbes with slow replication rates.

Microscopic view of extremophile bacteria in icy environments.

Microscopic view of extremophile bacteria in icy environments.

Microbial colonies growing on volcanic rock surfaces.

Microbial colonies growing on volcanic rock surfaces.

Illustration of microbial life cycles in extreme habitats.

Illustration of microbial life cycles in extreme habitats.

Extreme Life

Uncovering life in harsh environments.